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# ELOQUENCE

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- [When AI Learns to Look: Inside QANTA 2026 and the Future of Multimodal Question Answering](https://eloquenceai.eu/when-ai-learns-to-look-inside-qanta-2026-and-the-future-of-multimodal-question-answering/) - What happens when artificial intelligence is asked not only to read a question, but also to understand an image, interpret a diagram, recognise a map, or make sense of a scientific figure? That is the challenge at the heart of QANTA 2026: Efficient, Incremental Multimodal Question Answering, the world’s first multimodal Quizbowl computer competition. Building
- [Building Trust in Machine Judgement: From Speech Inputs to More Reliable AI Responses](https://eloquenceai.eu/building-trust-in-machine-judgement-from-speech-inputs-to-more-reliable-ai-responses/) - In this ELOQUENCE webinar, titled “Building Trust in Machine Judgement,” the discussion focused on how AI systems can better understand human interaction and provide responses that are more accurate, transparent and useful in real-world contexts. The session featured Oldřich Plchot and Martin Fajčík from Brno University of Technology, both actively involved in the ELOQUENCE project.
- [Evaluating LLMs: Building Trustworthy AI for Safety-Critical Applications](https://eloquenceai.eu/evaluating-llms-building-trustworthy-ai-for-safety-critical-applications/) - In this ELOQUENCE webinar, the discussion focused on one of the most important challenges in today’s AI landscape: how to evaluate large language models so they can be used more reliably, especially in safety-critical applications. The session featured Professor Tatiana Kalganova from Brunel University of London, an expert in artificial intelligence, machine learning and intelligent
- [Ethical AI, Human Rights and the Risks of Emulated Empathy](https://eloquenceai.eu/ethical-ai-human-rights-and-the-risks-of-emulated-empathy/) - In this ELOQUENCE webinar session, the discussion focused on one of the most complex and sensitive questions in artificial intelligence today: how can AI systems be developed in a way that respects human rights, ethical principles and European values? The session featured Professor Martin Scheinin from the European University Institute, whose work in the ELOQUENCE
- [Data Governance: The Foundation of Responsible and Trustworthy AI](https://eloquenceai.eu/data-governance-the-foundation-of-responsible-and-trustworthy-ai/) - In this ELOQUENCE Web Café session, the focus was on a topic that often remains in the background of AI development, but plays a crucial role in shaping responsible and trustworthy technologies: data governance. The session featured Anastasia Kiseleva and Aayushi Gupta from Privanova, who brought legal, ethical, regulatory, and project management perspectives to the
- [Teaching AI Europe’s Languages: Multilinguality, Speech and Inclusion](https://eloquenceai.eu/teaching-ai-europes-languages-multilinguality-speech-and-inclusion/) - In this ELOQUENCE Web Café session, titled “Teaching AI Europe’s Languages,” the discussion focused on one of the core goals of the ELOQUENCE project: developing voice and chatbot technologies that can work across Europe’s diverse languages, dialects, accents, and real-world communication contexts. The session featured Seraphina Fong and Lorenzo Concina from Fondazione Bruno Kessler, who
- [Trustworthy AI in High-Stakes Applications](https://eloquenceai.eu/trustworthy-ai-in-high-stakes-applications/) - The joint ELOQUENCE and TrustLLM webinar brought together two Horizon Europe projects to explore one of the most pressing questions in artificial intelligence today: how can AI systems be made trustworthy enough for high-stakes applications, where reliability, robustness, and human trust are essential? The session featured Annika Simonsen from the TrustLLM project and Dr Petr
- [Smart Homes and Trustworthy AI: Protecting Privacy in Everyday Technologies](https://eloquenceai.eu/smart-homes-and-trustworthy-ai-protecting-privacy-in-everyday-technologies/) - In this ELOQUENCE Web Café session, the discussion focused on how artificial intelligence is entering our homes through smart technologies — and what this means for privacy, fairness, multilinguality, and trust. The session featured Jordi Luque and David Solans from Telefónica, the coordinator of the ELOQUENCE project. Together, they explored how AI is already shaping
- [Detecting and Mitigating Bias in Machine Translation](https://eloquenceai.eu/detecting-and-mitigating-bias-in-machine-translation/) - In this ELOQUENCE Web Café session, the discussion focused on one of the key challenges in modern language technologies: how to evaluate machine translation systems not only for accuracy, but also for fairness, robustness, and trustworthiness. The session featured Javier García Gilabert and Miguel Claramunt from the Barcelona Supercomputing Center, where they work in the
- [Multilingual Speech AI: Making Language Technologies Work for Everyone](https://eloquenceai.eu/multilingual-speech-ai-making-language-technologies-work-for-everyone/) - In this ELOQUENCE Webinar & WebCafé session, the discussion focused on one of the key challenges for the future of European AI: how to develop multilingual speech technologies that are accurate, trustworthy, inclusive, and useful across different languages and real-world contexts. The session featured two speakers: Alessio Brutti, Scientific Coordinator of the ELOQUENCE project and
- [Trustworthy AI: Why Explainability Matters](https://eloquenceai.eu/trustworthy-ai-why-explainability-matters/) - In the second ELOQUENCE WebCafé session, titled “Trustworthy AI: Why Explainability Matters,” the discussion focused on one of the most important questions in today’s AI landscape: how can we understand, control, and trust the systems that increasingly shape the way we communicate, work, and make decisions? The session welcomed Sergio Burdisso, researcher at the Idiap
- [Building Interpretable and Trustworthy AI for Dialogue Systems](https://eloquenceai.eu/building-interpretable-and-trustworthy-ai-for-dialogue-systems/) - In the sixth episode of the ELOQUENCE podcast, the focus was on one of the most important challenges in today’s AI landscape: how to make artificial intelligence systems more interpretable, trustworthy, and useful in real-world dialogue scenarios. The guest was Dr Petr Motlíček, Senior Research Scientist at the Idiap Research Institute in Switzerland and Associate
- [Testing AI in the Real World: Piloting ELOQUENCE Technologies](https://eloquenceai.eu/testing-ai-in-the-real-world-piloting-eloquence-technologies/) - In this episode of the ELOQUENCE podcast series, the focus was on the piloting phase of the project and the role of human-computer interaction in testing AI-driven language technologies in real-world scenarios. The guest was Dr. Giuseppe Caggianese, Research Scientist at the National Research Council of Italy and leader of Work Package 5 in the
- [Speech Technology, Multilingual AI and the Future of European Language Technologies](https://eloquenceai.eu/speech-technology-multilingual-ai-and-the-future-of-european-language-technologies/) - In this episode of the ELOQUENCE podcast series, the conversation focused on the rapidly evolving field of speech technology, multilingual AI, and the role of Europe in developing language technologies that are accurate, inclusive, ethical, and aligned with European values. The guest was Alessio Brutti, Scientific Coordinator of the ELOQUENCE project and Head of the
- [AI and Human Rights: Aligning Technology with Humanity](https://eloquenceai.eu/ai-and-human-rights-aligning-technology-with-humanity/) - In the third episode of the Women in AI podcast series, hosted as part of the ELOQUENCE project, the conversation turned to one of the most important questions in today’s technological landscape: how can artificial intelligence be developed and used in a way that protects and promotes human rights? The episode featured Dr Helga Molbæk-Steensig,
- [Redefining Human-Computer Interaction: A Conversation with Agnese Augello](https://eloquenceai.eu/redefining-human-computer-interaction-a-conversation-with-agnese-augello-2/) - As part of the Women in AI podcast series within the ELOQUENCE project, the second episode welcomed Dr Agnese Augello, a researcher whose work explores the evolving relationship between artificial intelligence, social robotics, and human-computer interaction. The episode focused on Agnese’s research journey, her contribution to the development of more human-centred AI systems, and the
- [Navigating the Intersection of LLMs and Ethics in Higher Education](https://eloquenceai.eu/navigating-the-intersection-of-llms-and-ethics-in-higher-education/) - The first episode of the “Navigating the Intersection of LLMs and Ethical Considerations” podcast opened an important conversation on one of the most relevant questions facing education today: how can higher education benefit from large language models while protecting ethics, integrity, and fairness? The episode featured Andreas Pompomis from GrantXpert, an ELOQUENCE project partner, whose
- [Women in AI: Building Trustworthy Language Technologies for Europe](https://eloquenceai.eu/women-in-ai-building-trustworthy-language-technologies-for-europe/) - As part of the Women in AI campaign, the ELOQUENCE project, in collaboration with its sister project TrustLLM, hosted a new WebCafé session dedicated to the role of women in the field of artificial intelligence. The session welcomed Saskia Laning, Consultant AI at the Netherlands Organisation for Applied Scientific Research, who shared her professional journey,
- [AI-SPEAK × ELOQUENCE Hackathon: Bringing Virtual Avatars to Life in Novi Sad](https://eloquenceai.eu/ai-speak-eloquence-hackathon/) - A joint event between ELOQUENCE and the AI-SPEAK project at the Faculty of Technical Sciences, University of Novi Sad On Saturday, 25 April, the Science and Technology Park in Novi Sad hosted the final event of the AI-SPEAK competition, a hackathon organised in partnership with ELOQUENCE and the Faculty of Technical Sciences (FTN), University of
- [Showcasing Innovation: Final Event of the Audio-Visual Speech Synthesis Competition](https://eloquenceai.eu/showcasing-innovation-final-event-of-the-audio-visual-speech-synthesis-competition/) - The final event of the Student Competition in Audio-Visual Speech Synthesis in the Serbian Language, organized within the ELOQUENCE Project Hackathon, brings together innovative ideas at the intersection of AI, speech technologies, and human–machine interaction. Throughout the day, finalists will present their solutions, alongside selected showcase contributions, highlighting the creativity and technical excellence developed during
- [Upcoming Webinar: Building Trust in Machine Judgement with Oldrich Plchot and Martin Fajčík](https://eloquenceai.eu/building-trust-in-machine-judgement/) - ELOQUENCE Webinar | 28 April, 14:00 (CEST) As conversational AI continues to evolve, one of the key challenges remains clear: how can machines better understand human intention and respond in a way that feels natural, accurate, and trustworthy? In our upcoming ELOQUENCE webinar, “Building Trust in Machine Judgement”, we will explore how moving from text-based
- [SDialog: Bringing Structure and Reproducibility to Conversational AI](https://eloquenceai.eu/sdialog-bringing-structure-and-reproducibility-to-conversational-ai/) - Building reliable conversational AI systems remains a complex challenge. Despite rapid progress in large language models, developers and researchers still face fragmented datasets, inconsistent evaluation practices, and limited control over system behavior. These challenges make it difficult not only to ensure quality and trustworthiness, but also to reproduce results across different contexts. To address this,
- [Upcoming Webinar: Trustworthiness and Explainability in Language Technologies](https://eloquenceai.eu/upcoming-webinar-trustworthiness-and-explainability-in-language-technologies/) - As artificial intelligence continues to transform the way we communicate, work, and interact with digital systems, ensuring that these technologies are trustworthy, transparent, and accountable has become a central challenge. Language technologies in particular, ranging from conversational AI to large language models, are increasingly shaping everyday decision-making processes, making the need for explainability more urgent
- [ELOQUENCE at Didacta Italia: Reflecting on the Ethical Use of AI in Education](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-at-didacta-italia-reflecting-on-the-ethical-use-of-ai-in-education/) - Every year, Didacta Italia brings together thousands of educators, researchers, policymakers and technology providers to explore the future of education. As the largest event in Italy dedicated to innovation in teaching and learning, Didacta serves as a meeting point for new ideas, emerging technologies and practical experiences from classrooms and research institutions alike. Through hundreds
- [Student Competition in Audio-Visual Speech Synthesis in the Serbian Language](https://eloquenceai.eu/student-competition-in-audio-visual-speech-synthesis-in-the-serbian-language/) - Creating digital avatars that speak naturally and convincingly in real time remains one of the most complex challenges in artificial intelligence. While Text-to-Speech systems have reached high levels of quality, realistic facial animation, especially accurate lip, jaw and facial expression synchronization is still an open research problem. The challenge becomes even greater in low-resource languages
- [Ethical AI and Human Rights: Challenges for Policymakers](https://eloquenceai.eu/ethical-ai-and-human-rights-challenges-for-policymakers/) - Artificial Intelligence is no longer confined to research labs or experimental pilots. It increasingly shapes how public institutions operate, how services are delivered, and how decisions are made at scale. From automated assessments to multilingual digital assistants, AI systems are becoming embedded in the infrastructure of governance itself. But as AI becomes infrastructure, a crucial
- [Women Shaping the Future of AI](https://eloquenceai.eu/women-shaping-the-future-of-ai/) - On 11 February, we mark the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, a moment to reflect not only on progress, but on responsibility. Artificial Intelligence is no longer a niche research field. It is becoming infrastructure. It shapes how we access public services, how businesses interact with customers, how information flows across borders
- [From Bias to Fairness: A Glimpse into the Future of Trustworthy AI in Martigny](https://eloquenceai.eu/from-bias-to-fairness-a-glimpse-into-the-future-of-trustworthy-ai-in-martigny/) - What does it really take to build artificial intelligence that people can trust? This question brought researchers, engineers, ethicists and policy experts to the Alpine town of Martigny, Switzerland, for the ELOQUENCE Plenary Meeting. For two days, participants gathered at the Idiap Research Institute to reflect on progress, exchange ideas and shape the final phase
- [Partner Perspective: Coordinating ELOQUENCE](https://eloquenceai.eu/partner-perspective-coordinating-eloquence/) - In this interview, Jordi Luque Serrano, coordinator of ELOQUENCE, reflects on the project’s first two years – from building a strong, cross-disciplinary consortium to turning ambitious ideas into operational, responsible AI systems. Q: Looking back at the first two years of ELOQUENCE, which achievement from your team are you most proud of?Our most significant achievement
- [Data Governance for Responsible AI: Webcafé with Anastasiya Kiseleva and Aayushi Gupta](https://eloquenceai.eu/data-governance-for-responsible-ai-webcafe-with-anastasiya-kiseleva-and-aayushi-gupta/) - Data is the foundation of every AI system, shaping how models learn, behave, and make decisions. Yet without clear rules and shared responsibility, data practices can quickly undermine trust, transparency, and accountability. Our upcoming ELOQUENCE Webcafé will focus on what it takes to build responsible AI through robust data governance. This session will explore how
- [When Ethics Becomes Innovation: EUI Recognised as a Key Innovator in ELOQUENCE](https://eloquenceai.eu/when-ethics-becomes-innovation-eui-recognised-as-a-key-innovator-in-eloquence/) - What does it take for an idea to move from careful reflection to recognised innovation? Within the ELOQUENCE project, that journey has just reached an important milestone. The European University Institute has been officially recognised as a Key Innovator by the European Commission, following the inclusion of an ELOQUENCE-developed methodology in the Innovation Radar. At
- [Partner Perspective: FBK on Multilingual Speech and Low-Resource Languages in ELOQUENCE](https://eloquenceai.eu/partner-perspective-fbk-on-multilingual-speech-and-low-resource-languages-in-eloquence/) - One of ELOQUENCE’s central goals is to ensure that advances in conversational AI benefit all European languages, not only those with abundant data and resources.In this interview, Alessio Brutti from Fondazione Bruno Kessler shares FBK’s perspective on the first two years of ELOQUENCE, reflecting on progress in multilingual speech inputs for open-source LLMs, collaboration within
- [Partner Perspective: OMILIA on Integration and Impact in ELOQUENCE](https://eloquenceai.eu/from-integration-to-impact-omilias-perspective-within-eloquence/) - In large, multi-partner research projects, breakthroughs are not always defined by a single model, algorithm or dataset. Often, the real impact emerges from the invisible layers that make collaboration possible in the first place. In this interview, experts from OMILIA share their perspective on ELOQUENCE’s journey so far, reflecting on how shared infrastructure, architectural decisions
- [Partner Perspective: PRIVANOVA on Ethics in ELOQUENCE](https://eloquenceai.eu/embedding-ethics-into-innovation-privanovas-reflections-on-two-years-of-eloquence/) - Over the past two years, ELOQUENCE has evolved not only through technical advances, but also through a strong commitment to responsible and trustworthy AI.In this interview, PRIVANOVA shares its perspective on the project’s journey, reflecting on the role of ethics, data protection and governance within the ELOQUENCE consortium. From establishing an active Ethics Advisory Board
- [Partner Perspective: BUT on Speech Beyond Transcription in ELOQUENCE](https://eloquenceai.eu/partner-perspective-but-on-speech-beyond-transcription-in-eloquence/) - One of ELOQUENCE’s core ambitions is to rethink how speech and language technologies interact with large language models, not as loosely connected components, but as tightly integrated systems. In this interview, Olda Plchot from Brno University of Technology reflects on the project’s first two years, highlighting scientific advances in directly connecting speech with LLM-based systems.
- [Partner Perspectives: University of Novi Sad on Building Responsible AI for Healthcare Communication](https://eloquenceai.eu/partner-perspectives-university-of-novi-sad-on-building-responsible-ai-for-healthcare-communication/) - Over the first two years of ELOQUENCE, partners across Europe have been working to turn the vision of trustworthy, multilingual conversational AI into concrete, real-world solutions. In this Partner Perspectives interview, the University of Novi Sad reflects on its key achievements so far, from building a carefully designed healthcare dialogue corpus to advancing speech technologies
- [Partner Perspectives: IDIAP on Two Years of Collaboration in ELOQUENCE](https://eloquenceai.eu/partner-perspectives-idiap-on-two-years-of-collaboration-in-eloquence/) - Two years into ELOQUENCE, the project’s story is increasingly shaped by moments where ideas turn into shared tools, and collaboration turns into real impact. In this interview, the IDIAP team looks back on the advances that mattered most, the lessons learned from working across disciplines and cultures, and the questions that now define the future
- [Partner Perspectives: Barcelona Supercomputing Center Reflects on Two Years of ELOQUENCE](https://eloquenceai.eu/partner-perspectives-barcelona-supercomputing-center-reflects-on-two-years-of-eloquence/) - Over the past two years, ELOQUENCE has grown from a collection of ambitious research ideas into a tightly connected ecosystem of multilingual, multimodal conversational AI technologies. This progress has been shaped by close collaboration between partners bringing diverse expertise across speech, language, evaluation and real-world deployment. In this interview, Javier García Gilabert and Miguel Claramunt
- [ELOQUENCE at AthNLP Summer School 2025: Strengthening Europe’s NLP Community](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-at-athnlp-summer-school-2025-strengthening-europes-nlp-community/) - At the AthNLP Summer School 2025, one of the key annual events for researchers in Natural Language Processing, Omilia, partner of the ELOQUENCE project, actively contributed as a Gold Sponsor, underscoring its commitment to advancing multilingual and trustworthy AI. As part of their role, ELOQUENCE and Omilia maintained a strong and welcoming presence throughout the
- [Teaching AI Europe's Languages: Webcafé with Seraphina Fong and Lorenzo Concina](https://eloquenceai.eu/teaching-ai-europes-languages-webcafe-with-seraphina-fong-and-lorenzo-concina/) - Europe’s linguistic landscape is shaped by national languages, regional varieties, minority communities and countless everyday speech practices. Many of these forms of expression remain difficult for today’s AI systems to recognise or interpret. Our upcoming ELOQUENCE Webcafé will focus on what it takes to design conversational AI that can better understand and reflect this diversity.
- [Responsible AI in Practice: Balancing Innovation, Risk and Human Oversight](https://eloquenceai.eu/responsible-ai-in-practice-balancing-innovation-risk-and-human-oversight/) - As artificial intelligence rapidly evolves, its presence in everyday life becomes both more transformative and more complex. AI systems now mediate how people communicate, learn, access services and engage with information. With this expansion comes a growing awareness that innovation alone is not enough; technological progress must be accompanied by thoughtful and responsible decision-making. Building
- [Ethical Considerations in AI Research and Development](https://eloquenceai.eu/ethical-considerations-in-ai-research-and-development/) - As Artificial Intelligence systems become increasingly sophisticated and deeply integrated into our daily lives, discussions around ethics are no longer reserved for academic circles, they have become central to how we build, deploy and interact with AI technologies. Every model, dataset, and algorithm carries social implications, and the choices researchers make today will shape how
- [Webinar Announcement: ELOQUENCE and TrustLLM](https://eloquenceai.eu/webinar-announcement-eloquence-and-trustllm/) - As artificial intelligence systems become increasingly embedded in critical decision-making processes, the question of trustworthiness has never been more central. From emergency response and public services to multilingual communication and information access, AI systems must be reliable, safe, transparent and fair, especially when operating in high-stakes environments. To deepen this discussion, we are pleased to
- [Introducing XLSR-Transducer: A Breakthrough in Streaming ASR with Self-Supervised Models](https://eloquenceai.eu/introducing-xlsr-transducer-a-breakthrough-in-streaming-asr-with-self-supervised-models/) - At the ICASSP 2025 conference, held in April, researchers from the IDIAP Research Institute, a partner in the ELOQUENCE project, presented their latest advancement in automatic speech recognition: the XLSR-Transducer. This novel approach brings streaming capabilities to self-supervised pretrained models, bridging the gap between cutting-edge machine learning research and the real-time demands of speech technologies
- [The ELOQUENCE Project Featured in CNR’s “Obiettivo Scienza” Exhibition](https://eloquenceai.eu/the-eloquence-project-featured-in-cnrs-obiettivo-scienza-exhibition/) - On April 1st, 2025, the ELOQUENCE project was proudly featured in the prestigious “Obiettivo Scienza” photo exhibition, an outreach initiative promoted by Italy’s National Research Council (CNR). This itinerant exhibition brings science closer to the public through compelling visual storytelling and has become a key platform for raising awareness about research across disciplines. Among the
- [ELOQUENCE at Interspeech 2025: Advancing Multilingual and Trustworthy Speech Technologies](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-at-interspeech-2025-advancing-multilingual-and-trustworthy-speech-technologies-2/) - At this year’s Interspeech 2025, the ELOQUENCE consortium once again demonstrated the strength of European collaboration in the field of speech and language technologies. Partners from Foundation Bruno Kessler (FBK) and the Brno University of Technology (BUT) brought forward several scientific contributions that reflect the project’s central goals – developing speech technologies that are multilingual,
- [ELOQUENCE launches a European-wide survey on perceptions, acceptance and acceptability of key AI technologies](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-launches-a-european-wide-survey-on-perceptions-acceptance-and-acceptability-of-key-ai-technologies/) - As part of its Work Package 6 on the Assessment and Validation of Emerging AI Technologies, the ELOQUENCE project has launched a European-wide survey to explore public perceptions, acceptance, and acceptability of key artificial intelligence technologies. Understanding perceptions of AI across Europe The survey aims to gather valuable insights into people’s awareness, acceptance and perceived
- [The Role of Linguistics in AI](https://eloquenceai.eu/the-role-of-linguistics-in-ai/) - Behind every smart assistant or language model lies a deep connection to linguistics. We could say that language is at the heart of artificial intelligence. This blog will help you better understand how four branches of linguistics (Formal, Cognitive, Functional and Computational) fuel the development of AI Technologies. Formal linguistics: The structure of language Formal
- [Exploring Human-AI Interaction at SOCIALIZE’25: CNR Presents Innovative Workshop Contribution](https://eloquenceai.eu/exploring-human-ai-interaction-at-socialize25-cnr-presents-innovative-workshop-contribution/) - On March 24, 2025, the Fifth Workshop on SOcial and Cultural IntegrAtion with PersonaLIZEd Interfaces (SOCIALIZE’25) was held as part of the 30th Annual ACM Conference on Intelligent User Interfaces (IUI 2025) in Cagliari, Italy. This highly anticipated event brought together members of the international research community to explore cutting-edge developments at the intersection of
- [ELOQUENCE Project Mid-Term Update: Advancing Europe's Trustworthy Multilingual Conversational AI](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-project-mid-term-update-advancing-europes-trustworthy-multilingual-conversational-ai/) - ELOQUENCE, a Horizon Europe project, enhances conversational AI for safety-critical applications such as emergency response and healthcare. Supported by the European Commission, it boosts AI reliability across multiple languages and aligns with EU ethical standards to improve human-machine interactions. [Barcelona, Spain] – Horizon Europe-funded ELOQUENCE project, dedicated to developing trustworthy, multilingual, and bias-free conversational artificial
- [ELOQUENCE Project Advances Multilingual Conversational AI for Safety-Critical Applications](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-project-advances-multilingual-conversational-ai-for-safety-critical-applications/) - ELOQUENCE, a Horizon Europe project, enhances conversational AI for safety-critical applications such as emergency response and healthcare. Supported by the European Commission, it boosts AI reliability across multiple languages and aligns with EU ethical standards to improve human-machine interactions.
- [Understanding Natural Language Processing: The AI Revolution in Language](https://eloquenceai.eu/understanding-natural-language-processing-the-ai-revolution-in-language/) - Natural Language Processing, or NLP, is a fascinating branch of artificial intelligence that enables computers to understand, generate, and interact with human language. Whether you’re asking your voice assistant a question or using a translation app, NLP is at work behind the scenes, making those interactions possible. It’s a technology with huge implications across industries,
- [ELOQUENCE Project Showcased at DATAMITE Meet Up in Athens](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-project-showcased-at-datamite-meet-up-in-athens/) - On February 6, the ELOQUENCE project was proudly featured at the DATAMITE Meet Up held at the OTE headquarters in Athens, Greece. Organised under the theme “Bridging Research and Industry in EU-Funded Innovation”, the event brought together innovators, researchers, policymakers, and industry leaders from across Europe to explore collaboration opportunities and support Europe's digital transformation.
- [Voices from Across Europe: Why Inclusive Language Tech Is More Than a Buzzword](https://eloquenceai.eu/voices-from-across-europe-why-inclusive-language-tech-is-more-than-a-buzzword/) - In an increasingly interconnected world, language remains both a bridge and a barrier. While AI-powered tools like voice assistants, chatbots, and translation engines are revolutionizing how we communicate, not all voices are being heard equally. At the heart of the ELOQUENCE project lies a belief: inclusion in language technologies is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.
- [Exploring Explainable AI in Dialogue Systems: A Conversation with Dr. Petr Motlicek](https://eloquenceai.eu/exploring-explainable-ai-in-dialogue-systems-a-conversation-with-dr-petr-motlicek/) - In the sixth episode of the ELOQUENCE podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Petr Motlicek, Senior Researcher at the Idiap Research Institute and Associate Professor at Brno University of Technology. With a rich background in speech processing and spoken language understanding, Petr brings both technical depth and practical insight into the evolving
- [The Importance of Language Technologies in a Digitally Connected World](https://eloquenceai.eu/the-importance-of-language-technologies-in-a-digitally-connected-world/) - In an age where communication knows no borders, language technologies are playing a vital role in shaping the way we interact, learn, and innovate. These technologies—ranging from speech recognition and machine translation to natural language processing (NLP) and multilingual AI—are not only bridging linguistic gaps but also empowering global collaboration, inclusion, and digital transformation. Enhancing
- [AI Action Summit in Paris: Global Leaders Gather to Shape the Future of Artificial Intelligence](https://eloquenceai.eu/ai-action-summit-in-paris-global-leaders-gather-to-shape-the-future-of-artificial-intelligence/) - ​The Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, held from February 10 to 11, 2025, at Paris's Grand Palais, gathered over 1,000 participants from more than 100 countries, including heads of state, industry leaders, academics, and civil society representatives. Co-chaired by French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the summit focused on advancing global
- [ELOQUENCE at ICON 2024: Engaging the Global NLP Community](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-at-icon-2024-engaging-the-global-nlp-community/) - The ELOQUENCE project was recently showcased at the 21st International Conference on Natural Language Processing (ICON'24), held from December 19–22, 2024 in Chennai, India. Represented by Dr. Ravi Shekhar from the University of Essex, this event marked a key opportunity to raise awareness of ELOQUENCE within a globally recognised NLP and computational linguistics forum. ICON
- [Guess the Next Top 5 Trends in AI for 2025](https://eloquenceai.eu/guess-the-next-top-5-trends-in-ai-for-2025/) - As artificial intelligence continues to evolve at a rapid pace, what can we expect in the coming year? From advancements in deep learning to ethical AI frameworks, here are our predictions for the top five AI trends set to shape 2025. Multimodal AI - The Next FrontierAI models are becoming increasingly capable of processing and
- [Exploring Trustworthy AI with Tatiana Kalganova](https://eloquenceai.eu/exploring-trustworthy-ai-with-tatiana-kalganova/) - Dr. Tatiana Kalganova, a partner in the ELOQUENCE project from Brunel University of London, continues to shape discussions on trustworthy AI, hallucination assessment, and Green AI through her research and international engagements. Her recent work highlights the challenges of deploying AI systems in business environments, emphasizing the need for faithfulness metrics and scalable, reliable, and
- [Advancing Speech Recognition in Low-Resource Settings: ELOQUENCE at AISV 2025](https://eloquenceai.eu/advancing-speech-recognition-in-low-resource-settings-eloquence-at-aisv-2025/) - The ELOQUENCE project continues to make strides in advancing multilingual and bias-controlled language technologies, as demonstrated by its latest presence at the AISV 2025 Conference. Representing Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK), Marco Matassoni participated in the Italian Association of Speech Science (AISV) workshop, presenting key research insights that are shaping the future of automatic speech recognition
- [UNS Team at the SPECOM 2024 and TELFOR 2024 Conferences](https://eloquenceai.eu/uns-team-at-the-specom-2024-and-telfor-2024-conferences/) - The Faculty of Technical Sciences at the University of Novi Sad (UNS), a partner in the ELOQUENCE project, presented key developments at two prominent international conferences: SPECOM 2024 and TELFOR 2024. The 26th International Conference on Speech and Computer (SPECOM 2024), held in Belgrade on 25 to the 28th of November, was organized by the
- [International Day of Women and Girls in Science: Empowering Women through ELOQUENCE](https://eloquenceai.eu/international-day-of-women-and-girls-in-science-empowering-women-through-eloquence/) - The International Day of Women and Girls in Science was established by the United Nations General Assembly in December 2015, with the first celebration taking place on February 11, 2016. This day was created to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls, recognizing their critical role in scientific
- [Data Privacy Week 2025: The Importance of Protecting Personal Data](https://eloquenceai.eu/data-privacy-week-2025-the-importance-of-protecting-personal-data/) - A few days ago, we celebrated Data Privacy Week 2025. This week, recognized globally, serves as a reminder to prioritize the security and protection of personal data, which is now more vulnerable than ever. With technologies advancing rapidly and our personal data being collected and stored in numerous ways, the question remains: How can we
- [Challenges of AI "Hallucinations" in Trade Advisory Services](https://eloquenceai.eu/challenges-of-ai-hallucinations-in-trade-advisory-services/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) has upgraded numerous sectors, including trade advisory services, offering the potential to enhance decision-making and improve efficiency. However, despite its multiple benefits, AI systems, particularly Large Language Models (LLMs) such as GPT, face a critical issue known as “hallucinations.” Hallucinations refer to the phenomenon where AI systems generate information that may sound
- [ELOQUENCE partner IDIAP at JSALT 2025](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-partner-idiap-at-jsalt-2025/) - The ELOQUENCE partner IDIAP has been selected for its proposal for the JSALT 2025 workshop. Hosted by Johns Hopkins University (JHU), JSALT (Jelinek Summer Workshop on Speech and Language Technology) is a flagship event in the field of speech and language technologies. Each year, this workshop brings together world-leading experts and researchers to collaboratively tackle
- [Insights from the Second Draft of the General Purpose AI Code of Practice](https://eloquenceai.eu/insights-from-the-second-draft-of-the-general-purpose-ai-code-of-practice/) - The General Purpose AI Code of Practice is a forward-looking framework designed to guide the responsible development and deployment of artificial intelligence solutions. The first-of-its-kind document will detail the AI Act rules for providers of general-purpose AI models and general-purpose AI models with systemic risks. The European AI Office is facilitating the drawing-up of the
- [AI and Human Rights: Aligining Technology with Humanity](https://eloquenceai.eu/ai-and-human-rights-aligining-technology-with-humanity/) - This episode of the Women in AI Podcast series brought an inspiring conversation with Dr Helga Molbæk-Steensig, a postdoctoral researcher at the European University Institute with a PhD in law. Her expertise bridges the worlds of human rights law and artificial intelligence (AI), exploring how these two domains can coexist to create a more equitable
- [Workshop on the linguistic and cultural evaluation of LLMs](https://eloquenceai.eu/workshop-on-the-linguistic-and-cultural-evaluation-of-llms/) - The European Commission, in collaboration with the ALT-EDIC and the European Language Data Space, is hosting a virtual workshop on December 11, 2024, focused on the Linguistic and Cultural Evaluation of Large Language Models (LLMs). The event will start at 9:00 AM and offer a unique opportunity for professionals, researchers, and AI practitioners to engage with experts
- [Redefining Human-Computer Interaction: A Conversation with Agnese Augello](https://eloquenceai.eu/redefining-human-computer-interaction-a-conversation-with-agnese-augello/) - As part of the Women in AI month, the ELOQUENCE project has the pleasure of representing Dr Agnese Augello, a trailblazer in artificial intelligence and social robotics. Dr Augello, a researcher at the Institute for High-Performance Computing and Networking (ICAR) of the National Research Council (CNR), shared her journey, challenges, and vision for a more
- [Trailblazers in AI: Celebrating the Women Who Are Creating the Tech-Future](https://eloquenceai.eu/trailblazers-in-ai-celebrating-the-women-who-are-creating-the-tech-future/) - Artificial Intelligence is helping the modern world such as medicine helps - to live easier, smoothly resolving all daily tasks, from cooking to writing reports and creating content for businesses. Behind many advancements stand brilliant women whose contributions have shaped and continue to redefine the AI landscape. As part of our Women in AI campaign,
- [Call for Chapters: Artificial Intelligence, Data and Robotics - Foundations, Transformations, and Future Directions](https://eloquenceai.eu/call-for-chapters-artificial-intelligence-data-and-robotics-foundations-transformations-and-future-directions/) - The Adra-e project is pleased to announce the Call for Chapters for the upcoming open-access book titled "Artificial Intelligence, Data and Robotics: Foundations, Transformations, and Future Directions". The book, set to explore the developing AI, Data, and Robotics (ADR) ecosystem, invites contributions from researchers and practitioners to present cutting-edge research, methodologies, best practices, and future
- [The Language Technology Highlights 2024 at FBK](https://eloquenceai.eu/the-language-technology-highlights-2024-at-fbk/) - On 2nd October 2024, the Language Technology Highlights 2024 (LT@FBK2024) event took place at Fondazione Bruno Kessler (FBK) in Povo, Italy. The event gathered a vibrant community of scientists, students, practitioners, and enthusiasts who shared the latest advancements in the field. Our ELOQUENCE Scientific Coordinator, Alessio Brutti, took a major role during the event, both
- [ELOQUENCE at Infocom 2024](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-at-infocom-2024/) - On 12th November 2024, Professor Haris Mouratidis, Director of the Institute for Analytics and Data Science and Full Professor at the University of Essex, presented the ELOQUENCE project at the Infocom 2024 event organized by OTE in Greece. The event brought together various projects centred around data and technology, with a specific focus on innovations
- [OECD Artificial Intelligence Report on Risks, Benefits, and Policy Imperatives](https://eloquenceai.eu/oecd-artificial-intelligence-report-on-risks-benefits-and-policy-imperatives/) - Recent developments in Artificial Intelligence (AI) bring immense potential and significant risks. Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) understood the need for forward-thinking in policies and governance, which has never been more critical.Their latest report on AI futures, which brings together research and expert perspectives, outlines key benefits, risks, and policy actions that can
- [ELOQUENCE publication: Speech production under stress for machine learning multimodal dataset of 79 cases and 8 signals](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-publication-speech-production-under-stress-for-machine-learning-multimodal-dataset-of-79-cases-and-8-signals/) - The ELOQUENCE project partner, Brno University of Technology (BUT), has recently contributed valuable insights through a scientific publication "Speech production under stress for machine learning: multimodal dataset of 79 cases and 8 signals". The research focuses on the early identification of cognitive or physical overload, a critical concern in fields where human decision-making can have
- [ELOQUENCE Plenary Meeting in Novi Sad](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-plenary-meeting-in-novi-sad/) - On November 5th and 6th, 2024, the Faculty of Technical Science from the University of Novi Sad hosted the ELOQUENCE Plenary Meeting, bringing together a consortium made of experts and researchers from the fields of artificial intelligence, natural language processing (NLP), and information technology. This meeting aimed to discuss the latest developments in the ELOQUENCE
- [ELOQUENCE Workshop: Spotlight on AI and Language Technologies](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-workshop-spotlight-on-ai-and-language-technologies/) - On Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, the Science and Technology Park of the Faculty of Technical Sciences will host the "ELOQUENCE Workshop", as part of the ELOQUENCE project’s plenary meeting. The workshop will feature presentations from notable partners in the AI and language technology space, focusing particularly on the following speakers: Slobodan Marković, Digital Advisor at
- [ELOQUENCE team at SEPLN 2024](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-team-at-sepln-2024/) - The 40th International Conference of the Spanish Society for Natural Language Processing took place from the 24th to the 27th of September in Valladolid, Spain. The main aim of the SEPLN Conference was to provide, both to the scientific community and to the industry, a forum where the latest research and developments in the field
- [ELOQUENCE at CLARIN 2024: Building Bridges with Industry](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-at-clarin-2024-building-bridges-with-industry/) - From October 15th to 17th, 2024, the CLARIN Annual Conference took place in Barcelona and brought together a diverse group of language technology experts from academia, research institutions, and industry. Jordi Luque Serrano, the coordinator of the ELOQUENCE project, represented "AI: The Future of Mobile Interaction" during the event's first Industry Track Session. This session
- [The European Cybersecurity Month 2024](https://eloquenceai.eu/the-european-cybersecurity-month-2024/) - European Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024 is an annual initiative held every October, organised by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) and various European stakeholders. The goal is to educate the public about online threats and promote good cybersecurity habits to build a safer digital ecosystem across the continent. The 2024 theme, #ThinkB4UClick, focuses on
- [Become a Researcher on Language Technologies for Multilingual Speech Processing at FBK](https://eloquenceai.eu/become-a-researcher-on-language-technologies-for-multilingual-speech-processing-at-fbk/) - Do you want to become a researcher who will help us investigate, develop and deploy novel solutions for multilingual speech recognition and spoken language understanding, leveraging pre-trained foundation models (also multimodal) as well as large language models on two projects European projects - ELOQUENCE and MEETWEN? Job Overview: Location: Trento, Povo (Italy)Salary: about € 36.200 - €
- [Call for expression of interest in the first general-purpose AI Code of Practice](https://eloquenceai.eu/call-for-expression-of-interest-in-the-first-general-purpose-ai-code-of-practice/) - On the 30th of July, the European AI Office released a call for expressions of interest to participate in the drawing-up of the first general-purpose AI Code of Practice. In a field with enviable expansion, it is important to ensure that the development of AI is safe and ethical. European Commission along with the AI
- [The Future of Multilingual Chatbots](https://eloquenceai.eu/the-future-of-multilingual-chatbots/) - Globalisation nowadays contributed to the increase of the interaction between people and businesses across different countries and, therefore it influenced languages to upscale. Development of the multilingual chatbots contributes to such interactions. The ELOQUENCE project is implementing this technological progress with a concentration on developing voice and chatbot systems that work with unstructured dialogues. Through
- [Codes of Practice for the AI Act](https://eloquenceai.eu/codes-of-practice-for-the-ai-act/) - The EU's AI Office created guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence (AI) across the Union. These guidelines cover how to keep AI information up-to-date, how to describe the data used to train AI, and how to identify and manage potential risks. As a practical document, the Codes of Practice present an AI Act tool
- [The European LLM Multilingual Evaluation Expert Workshop](https://eloquenceai.eu/the-european-llm-multilingual-evaluation-expert-workshop/) - ELOQUENCE project coordinator dr Jordi Luque participated in the first European LLM Multilingual Evaluation Expert Workshop, organised by the European Commission and the European Language Data Space (LDS), as an expert in multilingualism. The Workshop was held online on July 2nd 2024, and structured in four parallel breakout sessions with participants split into discussion groups.
- [Green AI: Towards Sustainable and Efficient Technologies](https://eloquenceai.eu/green-ai-towards-sustainable-and-efficient-technologies/) - In the ELOQUENCE project, the consortium agreed, at the very beginning, to be active in the development of green AI that meets the criteria of both being environmentally friendly and energy-efficient.
- [The Human Touch in AI-driven Technologies](https://eloquenceai.eu/the-human-touch-in-ai-driven-technologies/) - Even though the new technology is more advanced compared to the one 10 years ago, AI still lacks the decisions that may come from people’s consciences, especially when it comes to necessary services like an emergency.
- [From Science Fiction to Reality](https://eloquenceai.eu/from-science-fiction-to-reality/) - Over the years, conversational agents have moved from the world of sci-fi to reality with plenty of tangible applications. From HAL 9000 in 2001: A Space Odyssey to applications such as the famous electronic personal assistants including Apple’s Siri and Microsoft’s Cortana, these technologies are gradually becoming a very rooted aspect of human lives. This
- [AI in Emergency Services: A New Era of Safety and Efficiency](https://eloquenceai.eu/ai-in-emergency-services-a-new-era-of-safety-and-efficiency/) - Artificial Intelligence (AI) has quickly changed many industries and emergency services have not been left out.
- [Job Offer: Researcher on Efficient Large Multimodal Models for Multilingual Speech Processing at FBK Research Center in Augmented Intelligence](https://eloquenceai.eu/job-offer-researcher-on-efficient-large-multimodal-models-for-multilingual-speech-processing-at-fbk-research-center-in-augmented-intelligence/) - If you are a researcher interested in investigating novel solutions for multilingual speech recognition (and processing in general) leveraging large multimodal foundation models, the Speech Technology Lab is looking for you!
- [EU Commission: AI Pact](https://eloquenceai.eu/eu-commission-ai-pact/) - The European Commission welcomed the political agreement on the first-ever legal framework on AI, reached between the European Parliament and the Council on the Artificial Intelligence Act (AI Act). This AI Act addresses the risks of AI and positions Europe to play a leading role globally. Also, it encourages and supports organisations to plan the
- [Scientific Advice Mechanism issues recommendations for uptake of artificial intelligence in research and innovation](https://eloquenceai.eu/scientific-advice-mechanism-issues-recommendations-for-uptake-of-artificial-intelligence-in-research-and-innovation/) - The European Commission's Scientific Advice Mechanism (SAM) issued its independent policy recommendations on encouraging the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in research and innovation throughout the EU.
- [Guidelines on the responsible use of generative AI in research developed by the European Research Area Forum](https://eloquenceai.eu/guidelines-on-the-responsible-use-of-generative-ai-in-research-developed-by-the-european-research-area-forum/) - This brochure presents the objectives and expected impact of a new wave of projects, grouping them under the relevant Horizon Europe topics.
- [Horizon Europe: new projects in AI, Data and Robotics - 2024 Edition](https://eloquenceai.eu/horizon-europe-new-projects-in-ai-data-and-robotics-2024-edition/) - This brochure presents the objectives and expected impact of a new wave of projects, grouping them under the relevant Horizon Europe topics.
- [The Impact of LLMs on Higher Education: Balancing Innovation with Ethics, Integrity, and Fairness](https://eloquenceai.eu/the-impact-of-llms-on-higher-education-balancing-innovation-with-ethics-integrity-and-fairness/) - The rise of artificial intelligence and large language models (LLMs) has created a large shift in various fields, including higher education. In the first episode of our podcast series, Navigating the Intersection of LLMs and Ethical Considerations, we sat down with Andreas Pamboris from GrantXpert, a partner in the ELOQUENCE project, to discuss how LLMs
- [ELOQUENCE team at Interspeech 2024](https://eloquenceai.eu/eloquence-team-at-interspeech-2024/) - The 25th Interspeech Conference, themed "Speech and Beyond", took place from the 1st to the 5th of September, 2024, in Kos Island, Greece. Building upon the tradition of Interspeech as the world’s leading conference on the science and technology of spoken language processing, the conference provided an engaging and inclusive environment for all who share
- [Our partner Privanova: Contribution to the UN Convention](https://eloquenceai.eu/our-partner-privanova-contribution-to-the-un-convention/) - Privanova's presence at the recent Reconvened Concluding Session of the Ad Hoc Committee where discussions centred around the draft of the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime, went very noted. The session created momentum in order to shape the global approach to combating cybercrime, with Privanova making key contributions. Privanova’s Position Paper ELOQUENCE's partners - Privanova
- [Join the ELOQUENCE Team at the Institute for High-Performance Computing and Networking of the National Research Council in the Naples office](https://eloquenceai.eu/join-the-eloquence-team-at-the-institute-for-high-performance-computing-and-networking-of-the-national-research-council-in-the-naples-office/) - If you are passionate about artificial intelligence and human-computer interaction, apply for a place in the ELOQUENCE team at the Institute for High-Performance Computing and Networking of the National Research Council - Naples office! Join the team to develop advanced collaborative chatbots and work on activities which aim to create safe, context-aware dialogue systems that
- [The EU AI Act published in the Official Journal](https://eloquenceai.eu/the-eu-ai-act-published-in-the-official-journal/) - Today, on 12 July 2024, the EU AI Act was published in the Official Journal of the European Union, following the adoption of the "Regulation laying down harmonised rules on Artificial Intelligence" (AI Act) by the European Parliament and the Council of the European Union. Starting from the 1st of August, the AI Act will enter force and will be applied directly to all 27 member states.
- [Senior Research Officer Position at the University of Essex](https://eloquenceai.eu/senior-research-officer-position-at-the-university-of-essex/) - This brochure presents the objectives and expected impact of a new wave of projects, grouping them under the relevant Horizon Europe topics.
- [Shaping the Future with AI: Inside the European AI Office's Mission for Trustworthy Technology](https://eloquenceai.eu/shaping-the-future-with-ai-inside-the-european-ai-offices-mission-for-trustworthy-technology/) - On February 22, 2024, mark your calendars for an exclusive online event where Adra-e, AIonDemand, and the European Commission will unveil a fresh wave of projects funded through Horizon 2023 and 2022 calls.
- [ELOQUENCE Project Announces Its Community of Experts](https://eloquenceai.eu/community-of-experts/) - On February 22, 2024, mark your calendars for an exclusive online event where Adra-e, AIonDemand, and the European Commission will unveil a fresh wave of projects funded through Horizon 2023 and 2022 calls.
- [Launch Event: Showcasing the Future of Innovation in AI, Data, and Robotics - A Sneak Peek into Tomorrow's Technology Landscape](https://eloquenceai.eu/launch-event-showcasing-the-future-of-innovation-in-ai-data-and-robotics-a-sneak-peek-into-tomorrows-technology-landscape/) - Explore the future of AI, Data, and Robotics at our Launch Event on 22.02. Discover innovative projects and get a sneak peek into tomorrow's technology.

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- [Knowledge grounding](https://eloquenceai.eu/knowledge-grounding/) - Knowledge Grounding — ELOQUENCE ← All Capabilities Capability — Knowledge Grounding Answers from yourdata. Not guesswork. ELOQUENCE uses Retrieval-Augmented Generation to ground every response in your verified sources — policies, documents, live APIs. No hallucination. No outdated answers. Talk to the team → Try the Playground RAGRetrieval-Augmented Generation — verified answers only 0Fine-tuning required for
- [Multilingual](https://eloquenceai.eu/multilingual/) - Multilingual AI — ELOQUENCE ← All Capabilities Capability — Multilingual AI Every EU language.Same quality. ELOQUENCE was trained natively across 35+ EU languages — not translated from English. Your users in Vilnius, Valletta, and Vigo all get the same experience. Talk to the team → Try the Playground 35+EU languages — natively trained 24Official EU
- [Privacy preserving](https://eloquenceai.eu/privacy-preserving/) - Privacy-Preserving AI — ELOQUENCE ← All Capabilities Capability — Privacy-Preserving AI AI that improveswithout watching you. Federated learning lets ELOQUENCE train on real-world data without raw data ever leaving the device. Better models. Zero exposure. Talk to the team → Try the Playground 0Raw data bytes leave the device FLFederated Learning — on-device training GDPRCompliant
- [Use Cases](https://eloquenceai.eu/use-cases/) - Use Cases — ELOQUENCE Use Cases AI that works in thereal world — your world ELOQUENCE's conversational AI systems have been validated across four high-stakes industry environments — from emergency healthcare call centres to privacy-preserving smart home assistants. Each use case was built with real partners, tested on real data, and measured against real performance
- [Solutions](https://eloquenceai.eu/solutions/) - Solutions — ELOQUENCE Solutions The right AIfor your industry. ELOQUENCE isn't a generic chatbot. It's a multilingual, bias-controlled AI platform validated in the environments where accuracy, safety, and accountability are non-negotiable. 🏥 Healthcare Emergency Call Centres & Clinical Triage AI that supports medical staff in high-pressure call environments — collecting structured clinical information, triaging urgency,
- [Smart homes](https://eloquenceai.eu/smart-homes/) - Smart Homes & IoT — ELOQUENCE ← All Solutions Smart Homes & IoT Voice AI that learnswithout watching. ELOQUENCE brings federated learning to smart home voice assistants — models that improve with every interaction, without a single byte of raw user data ever leaving the device. Request a smart home demo → Try the Playground
- [Interactive Playground](https://eloquenceai.eu/interactive-playground/) - Interactive Playground — ELOQUENCE Test multilingual AIbefore you build it The ELOQUENCE Interactive Playground lets you experiment with production-grade, bias-controlled dialogue systems across all EU languages — no setup required. From RAG-powered customer service agents to privacy-preserving voice assistants. Open Playground ↗ View source on GitHub → 35+ EU Languages 4 Live Pilots 50% Bias
- [Our Pilots](https://eloquenceai.eu/pilots/) - Pilots Showcasing Advanced Language Technologies in Action Use Cases — ELOQUENCE Use Cases AI that works in thereal world — your world ELOQUENCE's conversational AI systems have been validated across four high-stakes industry environments — from emergency healthcare call centres to privacy-preserving smart home assistants. Each use case was built with real partners, tested on
- [SYNERGIES](https://eloquenceai.eu/synergies/) - Synergies Collaborative Efforts in Developing AI in European Union GET TO KNOW OUR CONNECTIONS ELOQUENCE recognizes opportunities for collaboration and potential for synergies, not only within projects funded under the same topic but also between those funded under different topics, clusters, or pillars of Horizon Europe and beyond. Through joint activities, knowledge exchange, and alignment
- [Resources](https://eloquenceai.eu/resources/) - Resources Explore this section to view Eloquence's key milestones and deliverables, access our latest publications, and stay updated with our newest technical releases. Don't miss out! AI Dictionary A straightforward dictionary of common AI terms, tailored for safety-critical applications in conversational AI. Key terms and phrases for conversational AI, explained. Explore the AI Dictionary GitHub
- [Community of Experts](https://eloquenceai.eu/experts/) - Community of Experts Welcome to the ELOQUENCE Community of Experts page Here, we introduce our distinguished panel of professionals who are dedicated to guiding the ELOQUENCE project towards its mission of enhancing conversational AI technologies. This diverse group of experts brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, ensuring that our developments are ethically sound, inclusive,
- [AI Dictionary](https://eloquenceai.eu/ai-dictionary/) - AI Dictionary ELOQUENCE’s AI Dictionary for Beginners: Need-to-Know Terms and Definitions Artificial Intelligence (AI) has been thrust into the spotlight, bringing with it a host of phrases, acronyms, and concepts that, until recently, were hardly used outside of computer science. It’s fast becoming essential to have an understanding of these terms. If this new lexicon
- [Events](https://eloquenceai.eu/events/) - Events Events you know and love ELOQUENCE welcomes collaboration opportunities with research professionals, industry representatives, and associations. We invite you to meet us at upcoming events and conferences in your region.Please note that this list is regularly updated but not exhaustive. Stay informed about upcoming events, conferences, demonstrations, and open positions at our partner institutions
- [InoSens](https://eloquenceai.eu/about/inosens/) - InoSens Sonje Marinković 18, Novi Sad 21000 www.inosens.rs InoSens is a dynamic digital innovation house with an experienced and skilled team ready to deliver innovative solutions, technologies, and consultancy services in a sustainable manner. They have over 20 years of experience in European Union-funded projects and provide support for identifying potential and attracting grants for
- [Who We Are](https://eloquenceai.eu/about/) - Who We Are 16 Eloquence is powered by a diverse consortium of 16 partners from 10 countries, coordinated by TID. Our network includes: 6 6 SMEs: Experts in research management, sustainability, and innovative technology solutions. 4 4 RTOs: Specializing in areas from machine learning and human-machine interaction to bio-imaging and robotics. 5 5 Academic Institutions:
- [Pilot Template Page](https://eloquenceai.eu/pilot-template-page-2/) - Empathetic Virtual Agents For Customer Service Pilot #1 About this Pilot Discover the future of smart home technology with our cutting-edge pilot project. Led by TID and in collaboration with esteemed partners, we are pioneering a privacy-preserving, decentralized Federated Learning framework to develop personalized, high-performance language models. This innovative approach ensures your data remains secure
- [Privacy Policy](https://eloquenceai.eu/privacy-policy/) - Privacy Policy The ELOQUENCE project prioritizes safeguarding your privacy and is actively working on advancing technology to provide you with the utmost secure and empowering online experience. This Privacy Policy pertains to the official website of the ELOQUENCE Horizon Europe project (Grant Agreement No 101135916) and governs the collection, protection, and utilization of data. The
- [Newsroom](https://eloquenceai.eu/newsroom/) - Newsroom Highlights February 6, 2026 From Bias to Fairness: A Glimpse into the Future of Trustworthy AI in Martigny Discover November 3, 2025 ELOQUENCE at Interspeech 2025: Advancing Multilingual and Trustworthy Speech Technologies Discover October 31, 2025 ELOQUENCE launches a European-wide survey on perceptions, acceptance and acceptability of key AI technologies Discover June 16, 2025
- [Omilia](https://eloquenceai.eu/about/omilia/) - Omilia Efkalipton 2, Marousi 151 26, Greece omilia.com Omilia provides voice-enabled dialog systems to companies across North America, Canada, and Europe, helping them become smarter and more efficient in serving their customers. Omilia’s Conversational AI platform offers no-code, enterprise-scale customer service automation across voice and text channels, with industry-specific models and integration with leading CCaaS
- [Terms](https://eloquenceai.eu/terms/) - TERMS OF USE Welcome to our website. Your access to and use of this website is governed by these Terms of Use. We kindly ask you to carefully read and understand them before accessing the site. Definitions The term “ELOQUENCE” refers to the Multilingual and Cross-cultural interactions for context-aware, and bias-controlled dialogue systems forsafety-critical applications,
- [What We Do](https://eloquenceai.eu/what-we-do/) - What We Do Subtitle Why Choose Us Advanced Multilingual Support Our multilingual support dismantles language barriers, enabling seamless communication across borders. ELOQUENCE's technology is designed for everyone, everywhere, making every interaction personal and inclusive. Bias Mitigation and Ethical AI We're committed to shaping a future where technology respects ethical, legal, and societal norms. Our models
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- [Test Article](https://eloquenceai.eu/download/test-article/) - ELOQUENCE Workshop Agenda

## Events

- [ICML 2026 Workshop on Efficient Multimodal Question Answering (EMM-QA)](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/icml-2026-workshop-on-efficient-multimodal-question-answering-emm-qa/) - The ICML 2026 Workshop on Efficient Multimodal Question Answering (EMM-QA) will take place on 11 July 2026 at the COEX Convention and Exhibition Center in Seoul, South Korea. The workshop focuses on question answering over multimodal inputs, with a particular emphasis on balancing answer quality and system efficiency in the era of large language models.
- [LREC 2026](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/lrec-2026/) - The three-day main conference will take place on 13-15 May 2026, and it will be accompanied by three days of workshops and tutorials to be held in the days immediately before (11-12 May 2026) and after (16 May 2026). The hybrid conference will bring together researchers and practitioners in natural language processing, computational linguistics, speech
- [Speakable Workshop](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/speakable-workshop/) - SPEAKABLE focuses on three intertwined strands: 1. Efficient Adaptation: Advancing efficient adaptation of Speech LLMs for LR languages through parameter-efficient methods (e.g., adapters, LoRA, prompt/prefix tuning), multilingual transfer and layer selection, knowledge distillation, and streaming or edge-constrained inference. These methods have been shown to significantly reduce the number of trainable parameters while maintaining or improving performance
- [Student Competition in Audio-Visual Speech Synthesis in the Serbian Language](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/student-competition-in-audio-visual-speech-synthesis-in-the-serbian-language/) - Creating digital avatars that speak naturally and convincingly in real time remains one of the most complex challenges in artificial intelligence. While Text-to-Speech systems have reached high levels of quality, realistic facial animation, especially accurate lip, jaw and facial expression synchronization is still an open research problem. The challenge becomes even greater in low-resource languages
- [IEEE ICASSP 2026](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/ieee-icassp-2026/) - The IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing (ICASSP) is the flagship annual conference of the IEEE Signal Processing Society and one of the most prestigious global events in the field of signal processing and artificial intelligence. The 51st edition of ICASSP will take place 4–8 May 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, bringing together
- [Machine Learning Workshop at the Business School at the University of Exeter](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/machine-learning-workshop-at-the-business-school-at-the-university-of-exeter/) - We are pleased to share that Dr. Yuchen Du from the University of Essex (UESSEX), will hold a one-hour session at the Machine Learning Workshop hosted by the Business School at the University of Exeter. In his talk, titled “Context-aware Multilingual Speech LLMs”, Dr. Du will introduce the ELOQUENCE project, presenting its objectives, recent advancements,
- [IEEE International Conference on Metrology for eXtended Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Neural Engineering (MetroXRAINE 2025)](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/ieee-international-conference-on-metrology-for-extended-reality-artificial-intelligence-and-neural-engineering-metroxraine-2025/) - The 2025 IEEE International Conference on Metrology for eXtended Reality, Artificial Intelligence and Neural Engineering - IEEE MetroXRAINE 2025 - will be an international event mainly aimed at creating a synergy between experts in eXtended Reality, Brain-Computer Interface, and Artificial Intelligence, with special attention to the Measurement. The conference will be a unique opportunity for discussion among scientists, technologists,
- [16th Biannual Conference of the Italian SIGCHI Chapter on “Technologies and Methodologies of Human-Computer Interaction in the Third Millennium”](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/16th-biannual-conference-of-the-italian-sigchi-chapter-on-technologies-and-methodologies-of-human-computer-interaction-in-the-third-millennium/) - The theme of the 16th Biannual Conference of the Italian SIGCHI Chapter (CHItaly 2025) is “Technologies and Methodologies of Human-Computer Interaction in the Third Millennium”.It invites us to reflect on how technological advances continue to redefine our interactions with the digital world. Over the last two decades, the field of Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) has evolved rapidly, adapting
- [ELOQUENCE Plenary Meeting in the Barcelona, Spain](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/eloquence-plenary-meeting-in-the-barcelona-spain/) - On 12th and 13th of June, the ELOQUENCE consortium convened for its third plenary meeting, hosted by Telefónica Innovación Digital, S.L. in Barcelona, Spain. Partners from across Europe came together to review the progress made across all work packages, align on key priorities for the upcoming months, and engage in technical discussions on advancing trustworthy,
- [ELOQUENCE Plenary Meeting in the Novi Sad, Serbia](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/eloquence-plenary-meeting-in-the-novi-sad-serbia/) - On November 5th and 6th, the ELOQUENCE consortium convened for its second plenary meeting, hosted by the University of Novi Sad's Faculty of Technical Sciences in Novi Sad, Serbia. Partners from across Europe came together to review the progress made across all work packages, align on key priorities for the upcoming months, and engage in technical
- [ELOQUENCE Plenary Meeting in the Naples, Italy](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/eloquence-plenary-meeting-in-the-naples-italy/) - On the 28th and 29th of May, the ELOQUENCE consortium convened for its first plenary meeting, hosted by the Institute for High Performance Computing and Networking in Naples, Italy. Partners from across Europe came together to review the progress made across all work packages, align on key priorities for the upcoming months, and engage in
- [Challenge and Workshop on Multilingual Conversational Speech Language Model (MLC-SLM)](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/challenge-and-workshop-on-multilingual-conversational-speech-language-model-mlc-slm/) - As AI continues to shape the way we interact with the digital world, the demand for inclusive and diverse language technologies is greater than ever. The Multilingual Speech Language Model Challenge (MLC-SLM), hosted by Nexdata and organized as part of the ICML 2025 Competition Track, addresses this need by encouraging the development of advanced automatic
- [AI-on-Demand: Empowering AI Research & Innovation](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/ai-on-demand-empowering-ai-research-innovation/) - Join for a dynamic and hands-on workshop in Valencia to explore how the AI-on-Demand (AIoD) Platform supports Europe’s AI research and innovation communities. Designed for researchers, innovators, startups, and digital hubs, this event will showcase AIoD’s value, usability, and potential to power real-world AI adoption. The event also marks the launch of a brand-new version of the
- [AI-DATA-ROBOTICS - Info Day and Brokerage Event](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/ai-data-robotics-info-day-and-brokerage-event/) - The European Commission, alongside ADRA, AI Data Robotics Association, and Ideal-ist, the network of National Contact Points for ICT research, will host an Info Day and Brokerage Event featuring pre-arranged Face2Face meetings. This event complements the general infoday for all topics of Cluster 4, held online on 13 and 14 May, and focuses on AI, Data, and
- [AI Sessions: Navigating the European Commission’s AI Act](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/ai-sessions-navigating-the-european-commissions-ai-act/) - The AI Sessions are designed to be a dynamic and recurring platform where AI startups and innovators can come together to discuss the most pressing challenges, opportunities, and advancements within the AI ecosystem. This series aims to provide them with an opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations with key stakeholders, including policymakers, investors, regulators, and
- [Future-Ready On-Demand Solutions with AI, Data, and Robotics](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/future-ready-on-demand-solutions-with-ai-data-and-robotics/) - Rapid advances in AI, data and robotics have created significant opportunities and challenges. Horizon Europe has funded numerous projects aimed at addressing these challenges and leveraging these opportunities to drive scientific excellence, industrial competitiveness and societal impact. The results of these efforts must be taken up by the relevant stakeholder communities active in the AI, Data, and Robotics (ADR) partnership. This
- [European Convergence Summit (ECS) 2025](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/european-convergence-summit-ecs-2025/) - The ECS is a one-day in-person event bringing together all of those interested in European public policies. The expected outcome of this day is a consensus among the specialists present on the directions of research in AI, robotics and big data innovation for Europe.
- [Global Summit - Deep Tech Innovation](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/global-summit-deep-tech-innovation/) - The Hello Tomorrow Global Summit is a leading global event that gathers visionaries from the deep tech ecosystem, including entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and industry leaders. Held annually in Paris, it serves as a dynamic platform where cutting-edge ideas meet real-world applications, fostering meaningful collaborations that drive scientific and technological advancements. At the heart of the
- [MWC Barcelona 2025](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/mwc-barcelona-2025/) - More of the most iconic thinkers of today, first glimpses of game-changing tech, big ideas that will drive the digital economy and opportunity for global change, as policy, business and technology leaders come together.
- [The Data Spaces Symposium 2025](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/the-data-spaces-symposium-2025/) - The Data Spaces Symposium is the premier global event dedicated to the future of data spaces, bringing together the brightest minds&leading innovators.
- [EU Open Data Days 2025](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/eu-open-data-days-2025/) - The dynamic field of open data is changing how we understand, engage with, and shape our world. From fostering transparency and fuelling research to triggering technological advances and informing policymakers, the potential of open data is unlimited. The Publications Office of the European Union is thrilled to announce the 2025 edition of EU Open Data Days,
- [Jelinek Summer Workshop on Speech and Language Technology - JSALT 2025](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/jelinek-summer-workshop-on-speech-and-language-technology-jsalt-2025/) - For the last 30 years, Each summer, Center for Language and Speech Processing of the Johns Hopkins University (CLSP JHU) organizes and hosts a few international teams for an intensive 6-week research workshop on speech and language engineering, nowadays tightly linked to machine learning, and artificial intelligence (ML/AI). These very successful workshops have had a
- [The 2024 IEEE International Conference on Acoustics, Speech, and Signal Processing](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/the-2024-ieee-international-conference-on-acoustics-speech-and-signal-processing/) - ICASSP is the world’s largest and most comprehensive technical conference focused on signal processing and its applications. It offers a comprehensive technical program presenting all the latest developments in research and technology in the industry that attracts thousands of professionals annually. The venue (COEX) is located in the Gangnam District of Seoul, where the famous
- [Guest Lecture on the EU AI Act by Helga Molbæk-Steensig](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/1877/) - On April 16, Helga Molbæk-Steensig, a researcher from the European University Institute's Department of Law, will give an in-person guest lecture titled 'The EU AI Act' at the University of Messina. She will also share insights from her work with the ELOQUENCE project during the lecture. Additionally, Helga is involved in developing the Tech Litigation
- [IFIP AIAI - International Conference on Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/ifip-aiai-international-conference-on-artificial-intelligence-applications-and-innovations/) - The Artificial Intelligence Applications and Innovations (AIAI) Conference has been held continuously since 2005, under the auspices of the IFIP WG12.5.
- [INTERSPEECH 2024](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/interspeech-2024/) - The 25th Interspeech Conference will take place from September 1st to 5th, 2024, in Kos Island, Greece. Building upon the tradition of Interspeech as the world’s leading conference on the science and technology of spoken language processing, we are eager to provide an engaging and inclusive environment for all who share a passion for speech
- [Athens Natural Language Processing Summer School (AthNLP)](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/athens-natural-language-processing-summer-school-athnlp/) - Athens Natural Language Processing Summer School (AthNLP) will take place on September 19th-25th at the NCSR “Demokritos” campus in Athens, Greece. The summer school is organized jointly by RC “Athena” (through Archimedes and ILSP), NCSR “Demokritos”, Athens University of Economics and Business (Department of Informatics), and Heriot-Watt University. AthNLP cooperates closely with the organizers of
- [IEEE International Workshop on Machine Learning for Signal Processing](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/ieee-international-workshop-on-machine-learning-for-signal-processing/) - The IEEE International Workshop on Machine Learning for Signal Processing (MLSP) is an annual event organized by the IEEE Signal Processing Society MLSP Technical Committee. The 34th MLSP will take place in Imperial College London, United Kingdom. The IEEE MLSP 2024 will solicit papers that are devoted to the most recent and exciting advances in machine learning
- [40th International Conference of the Spanish Society for Natural Language Processing](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/40th-international-conference-of-the-spanish-society-for-natural-language-processing/) - The main aim of the 40th International Conference of the Spanish Society for Natural Language Processing is to provide, both to the scientific community and to the industry, a forum where to present and share the latest research and developments in the field of Natural Language Processing (NLP). The SEPLN Conference also gives the possibility
- [International Conference: De bèlt um ins](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/international-conference-de-belt-um-ins/) - The program envisages experts' participation in various research areas that cover historical aspects, teaching, instruction, digitization and visualization. This event will bring together many voices from experts in history, linguistics and subject didactics, as well as those who focus on digitization and musicalization. Our Scientific project coordinator, Alessio Brutti will present Eloquence together with other
- [AI, Data, Robotics Forum 2024](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/ai-data-robotics-forum-2024/) - The ADR Forum is a premier annual event organised by the AI, Data and Robotics Association (Adra) in collaboration with the European Commission that brings together leading experts, innovators, policymakers, and enthusiasts from the AI, Data, and Robotics community. Forum's mission is to shape the future of these transformative technologies, fostering an inclusive and collaborative
- [The ELOQUENCE Workshops](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/the-eloquence-workshops/) - On Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, the Science and Technology Park of the Faculty of Technical Sciences will host the "ELOQUENCE Workshop", as part of the ELOQUENCE project’s plenary meeting. The workshop will feature presentations from notable partners in the AI and language technology space, focusing particularly on the following speakers: Slobodan Marković, Digital Advisor at
- [Keya dialog workshop](https://eloquenceai.eu/event/keya-dialog-workshop/) - After our productive session in Le Mans, France, last summer, the organizing team from the Keya project, including Petr, Olda, and other collaborators, is planning a follow-up workshop. The goal is to continue the development of conversational models, focusing on insights from human-to-human conversations. This effort builds on the initial success of the Keya team
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